How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE015 - Error reading time series (time series type &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error reading time series (time series type &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE015 - Error reading time series (time series type &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE015 indicates that there is an issue with reading a time series in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The error message typically includes a specific time series type (denoted as &1), which helps identify the exact time series that is causing the problem.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Time Series Data: The time series data for the specified type may not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Time Series Type: The time series type specified may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the time series data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the time series data or the database.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the time series may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Series Data:
  
  Verify that the time series data for the specified type exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS to view time series data.
  
  
  
  Validate Time Series Type:
  
  Ensure that the time series type specified in the error message is correct and is defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the time series data. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the time series data to identify and correct any corruption. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/TS_CHECK for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the time series in the APO system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TS, /SAPAPO/TS_CHECK, and others that may help in diagnosing and resolving the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to time series management in APO for a better understanding of how time series are structured and managed.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.